Natural aesthetics, vibrant patterns and the perfect blend of masculine lines and soft curves lead the design outlook for the New Year

Dubai, UAE - 13th January 2015

Delta Faucet Company's award-winning industrial design team is pleased to unveil its 2015 interior design trend-spotting report to help homeowners and developers stay ahead of the ever-evolving style curve when updating their kitchen and bathrooms.

"The design team at Delta Faucet Company is constantly identifying trends and inspiration across design, travel, fashion and more, whether a new finish or the resurgence of a vintage style," said Judd Lord, Delta Faucet Company's Senior Director of Industrial Design. "Our products undergo arduous research, evaluation and testing as they need to combine functionality, sustainability and aesthetics."

Having recently visited the UAE for inspiration and emerging trends, Judd and his design team drew inspiration from Dubai's impressive skyline and modern infrastructure. While exploring natural aesthetics, bold motifs and a streamlined styles for 2015, the Delta Faucet Company design team identified that the following trends will fuel the design industry in 2015:

·         Natural Aesthetics: Organic shapes, woods washed with color, powdery surfaces and uneven edges - the natural, organic trend continues to gain favor among home design enthusiasts. Look for colors found in nature that stand out, such as blurred bronze, worn copper or oxidized layers. While natural does not mean neutral, it's important to integrate softer hues into the home with earth tones such as soft gray, sky and sand. This style allows homeowners to get creative - whether transforming a stained piece of wood into a kitchen counter or incorporating staghorn ferns into a wall mount.

·         Boldly Feminine: Simply put, this trend has an outgoing, courageous disposition. Feminine curves paired with boisterous colors, subtle creams next to loud lace, this movement is an exercise in creativity and imagination. Pretty and practical, bold and bright, the style brings cheerful comfort to the home through robust, oversized floral patterns. Homeowners can add color and flair by showcasing their favorite print in a large frame for a beautiful living room backdrop. Art fans can explore their creativity by collecting a variety of frames in different finishes and shapes to construct a unique home gallery.

·         Smooth Geometry: Simplistic design paired with angled blocking results in a balanced and clean environment. The Delta Ara™ collection emulates a streamlined, geometric look in the bath. Influenced by angular silhouettes featured on modern residential architecture, the collection boasts a crisp rectangular shape with a slim profile. Textured and tempered metals, such as a clean copper, can be paired with marble to add a feeling of luxury and warmth. Homeowners eager to increase bath space may consider wall mounted units with steel frames for a simple, structured look.

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About Delta Faucet Company
Celebrating 60 years of innovation in the plumbing industry, Delta Faucet Company currently operates international offices in China, Brazil, India, Malaysia, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. Delta Faucet Company has outfitted world-renowned regional customers including The Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali, The Venetian in Macau, China and the Pikaia Lodge in Galapagos, Ecuador. From Shanghai to Mexico City, Dubai to Tokyo and throughout the Americas, in hotels, public buildings, skyscrapers and commercial buildings of every size, Delta Faucet Company products are trusted to deliver innovation, quality design and reliable performance in nearly every corner of the world.

Founded by Masco Corporation in 1954 with the introduction of the single-handle faucet, Delta Faucet Company is proud to be America's faucet innovation leader, featuring Delta® and Brizo® products. A WaterSense® partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Delta Faucet  is a global organization that offers kitchen faucets, bath faucets, shower heads, shower systems, toilets and related accessories, selling products in more than 53 countries. For more information, visit worldwide.deltafaucet.com.

About Masco
Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), parent company of Delta Faucet Company, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of brand-name consumer products for the home and family, including Behr® paint; Delta® and Hansgrohe® kitchen and bath faucets and shower fixtures; KraftMaid® and Merillat® cabinets; and Milgard® windows and doors. Masco is also a leading provider of services that include the installation of insulation and other building products through Masco Contractor Services. Visit www.masco.com for more information on the Masco family of brands.

© Press Release 2015